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Book Nook

Have you read a good book that includes someone with a disability? We have! Snuggle into the Book Nook to read about some of the titles available to check out from CeDIR. They may provide a window for you to better understand what it’s like to have a disability. Books can also help you realize that people with disabilities are individuals who are just like you in many ways. After you read the book, let us know what you think about it via e-mail. Selected reviews will be published on the Web.

Hearing Impairments

Anna's Silent World by Bernard Wolf

Born deaf, six-year-old Anna has learned to speak with and understand the people around her. Offering love and support, her family and friends watch Anna lead a full and active life. Alongside beautiful black and white photos, you too can watch Anna as she experiences some new things!

The Best Worst Brother by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen

Three-year-old Isaac has an older sister. Her name is Emma. Emma is learning sign language from her mom. Read this book to find out why Emma is learning sign language. Why does Emma want her brother, Isaac to learn sign language? Why do so many kids with Down syndrome use sign language? Check out the Questions and Answers about Sign Language section in the back of the book.

Can You Feel the Thunder by Lynn E. McElfresh

Thirteen year old Mic Parsons is in trouble. If he doesn't pass Math, he can't play baseball in the spring. Mic's sister Stephanie is getting on his nerves. But Stephanie, who is Mic's older sister, is deaf-blind. Stephanie says she can help him pass Math, but Mic doesn't believe her. But in addition to having problems with Math, Mic discovers a new kid, Vern Chortle, has moved into the neighborhood and it's rumored that he has a 382-pair sock collection! Should Mic befriend Vern? Will Mic be able to play baseball in the spring? Will Stephanie be able to help him pass his Math class? Read this book to find out how you can feel the thunder!

The Flying Fingers Club by Jean F. Andrews

Why did they have to move? It was so hard for Donald to make friends because people made fun of his learning disability. Now he had to leave his best friend, Jackie and start all over again. On the first day of school, Donald meets Matt. Because he is deaf, Matt talks using sign language. When Donald's sister, Susan gets angry calls because newspapers begin to disappear from her paper route, the boys try to solve the mystery.

Of Sound Mind by Jean Ferris

Theo is a high school senior. He is tired of interpreting for his parents and younger brother Jeremy, who are deaf. They constantly rely on him to be their communication link to others. He is fluent in two languages: spoken English and American Sign Language. His mother is a successful sculptor, who expects Theo to act as her business manager to deal with the "hearies". Jeremy also relies on Theo for help with his homework, another exacting job. Theo's father, Thomas, is the only one who tries not to take advantage of Theo's ears.

During the course of his senior year, Theo meets a girl, Ivy, who has a father who is deaf. Read this book to find out what happens to Thomas, Theo's father. What type of business does Ivy start up in addition to attending school? What work does Theo do as Ivy's paid assistant? Will Theo get to go on to college?

One TV Blasting and a Pig Outdoors by Deborah Abbott and Henry Kisor

Conan is a young boy whose life is full of sounds. However, his father lost his hearing at the age of three. This delightful book describes the life Conan shares with his father and the special relationship they have. How does Conan's father cope with his disability? Read this book to find out and to discover some new verses to the 12 days of Christmas song!

A Show of Hands: Say It in Sign Language by Mary Beth Sullivan and Linda Bourke

Do you like comic books? Can you talk with your hands? Can you hear with your eyes? Can you think of different types of people who use sign language to communicate information to other people, while on the job? Can you think of any sign language used in sports or other games? Can you think of times when you, yourself, have used sign language to communicate with your family or friends?
There are at least 150 signs in this book! How many do you already know? How many new ones can you learn? Read this book to find out!

A Very Special Sister by Dorothy Hoffman Levi

Laura, a young girl that is deaf, has some very exciting news. Soon she will be a big sister. This new baby sister will be able to hear and because of this Laura is afraid. She is afraid that her new sister might get more love from her mother than she does. Only Laura's mother knows how to remove this fear from Laura. Learn sign language for eight words.